PeaceHealth is seeking a Recreation Therapist - Psychiatry PPS Administration (Per Diem) for a per diem, Day shift position.

Req ID: 168254

JOB SUMMARY

Provides recreational services to patients and families. Responsible for assisting in the planning, supervision, implementation, and evaluation of the Therapeutic Recreation program which includes activities of a physical, functional, social and cultural nature. Works as part of the healthcare team to assist patients to maximize their potential.

Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.

Responsible for recreation therapy program development.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree curriculum with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation required.

Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

Training and experience commensurate with certification requirements

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation is required.

Current credential as required by State to perform the work of a Recreation Therapist.

Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

Valid driver's license if position requires.

OTHER SKILLS:

Proficient in a variety of computer applications

Knowledge of the theories and concepts of therapeutic recreation, leisure, social psychology, and human development

Knowledge of the diversity of the population including the cultural and diagnostic groups served

Demonstrated understanding of the assessment processes utilized within the therapeutic recreation practice

REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

For Rehab positions: Experience with neurological patients in a hospital setting or experience working with a disabled population is preferred. Must have completed successful field work experience. Knowledge of community's leisure and support opportunities helpful.

ST. JOSEPH PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires active physical exertion frequently from 34% to 65% of the time.

Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or more.

Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.

Job duties frequently require intense concentration or attention to detail for 34-65% of the work time.

Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.

We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Bellingham community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .

PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.

PeaceHealth Physicians are as diverse as the communities they serve, but have the following in common:Dedication to carrying on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way.A shared vision of every patient receiving exceptional, compassionate evidence-based care, every time, every touch.